2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KN56 GZF
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 153,148 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 GZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 153,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN56 GZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (KN56 GZF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”.
KN56 GZF Mileage History
- 11/10/2023126,823 mi
- 07/10/2024140,271 mi+13,448 mi
- 07/10/2024140,271 mi
- 07/10/2025153,138 mi+12,867 mi
- 08/10/2025153,148 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 13,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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